Discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.

Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures. With the guidance of tutor Liz, an experienced passionate about altered books, you’ll learn how to prepare your book as well as create storage areas and embellishments you can insert into your book. Liz  will guide you in techniques used to obtain pages with texture and colour and bursting with a bit of YOU.

No art experience is needed – just curiosity, time, and a willingness to experiment. If you participated in this workshop series in 2025 you will learn new ways to transform pages and make embellishments.

What You’ll Learn

– How to prepare your book

– How to create pockets, tuckspots, removable tags/cards.
– Collage and mixed media page decoration techniques using gesso, mod podge and other adhesives, acrylic paints and stamps.
– Ways to incorporate your treasures into the book.

Why Try an Altered Book Workshop?

– Relax and unwind through hands-on creativity
– Explore new art techniques in a friendly space
– Make something deeply personal and meaningful.
– Enjoy time dedicated to your creative well being

Book now at artsforhealth.co.nz